REVIEW: Nothing Special by Casey Cox
Did you ever wonder about the love life of a romance author? Do they believe in the tropes they write about? Do they get their own happy ever after? I love when a character is an author in a book, writing the genre that I’m reading.
This was a wonderful story that had both the very familiar and usual romance feel, while also feeling completely unique with a style all its own that you can’t quite put your finger on. It’s a meet-cute story that turns into a BFF-to-lovers story. But it’s also slow (or maybe soft is the better word) and introspective. It teases you for more and makes you slow down to listen. But it’s also cute and quirky. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a romance author, I suspect Benjii isn’t far off the mark.
I love the narration style, and while I often prefer more dialogue, narration worked so well for this. I loved feeling like the characters were telling you their story, while talking about writing a story, inside of reading the story. While many romance books are in your face, Nothing Special was subtle, nuanced, and beautifully layered. It’s the kind of book you will probably need to read a time or two to catch it all.
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Synopsis:
They don't write romance novels about guys like me…
Benji:
Trust me, I know. Crafting swoon-worthy happily ever afters is literally my day job. Being a quirky introvert with an overactive imagination, underwhelming social skills, and a few pounds overweight, I'm no leading man.
My best friend, though? He's total cover model, call the plumber because I just flooded my basement material. He's also outgoing, charismatic, free-spirited, and basically the best guy ever.
I may know romance, but I'm no dummy when it comes to reality. I'm nothing special. And the truth is, a guy like Darren would never fall for someone like me.
Darren:
I'm the poster child for failure to launch. Twenty-seven, didn't make it in Hollywood, forced to slump my sorry self back home to Australia with my tail in between my legs.
The only bright spot in my life is nabbing the apartment next door to my best friend, Benji. He's like no one I've ever met. Genuine. Sensitive. Nurturing. A talented author. An amazing cook. So freaking handsome. And yeah…I am so stupidly in love with him it's not even funny.
When Benji needs some inspiration to clear his writer's block, I gladly help out. He wants to write a friends-to-lovers romance, and hello, I'm his best friend. This should be a cinch. It's not as if he's suddenly going to fall in love with me. I'm nothing special. And the fact is, a guy like Benji could do so much better than someone like me.
Nothing Special is a stand-alone best-friends-to-lovers MM romance with two lovable (yet totally clueless) besties, gray yoga pants hotness, sweet midnight walks, an apartment block filled with nosy neighbors, and one swoonariffic (and oh so special) happily ever after!
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